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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.14, 12,383.16 and 2,707.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.14, 12,383.16 and 2,707.50 is: 4,061.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.14 : 12,383.16 = 2,707.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.14/12,383.16 = 2,707.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.14x = 12,383.16 × 2,707.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.14x = 33,527,405.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,527,405.70/8,254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.89

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